Adolescence can be a challenging time. Many teens may not be equipped to handle the daily pressures and stress associated with becoming a young adult in today's world. As parents and educators, we may be scratching our heads at how to help support our youth in making healthy choices around the use of drugs and alcohol. Educating ourselves on current trends is a good place to start.

This past spring, students across our district had the opportunity to participate in substance abuse prevention activities and programs. From attending impaired driving awareness events, to participating in Above the Influence campaigns, and prevention lessons during SEL or classroom instruction; students in Kindergarten through 12th grade learn how to make healthy decisions related to alcohol, vaping and other drugs.

A Virtual Presentation for Parents and Educators

Learn about current adolescent substance use trends, how teens use social media to engage in risky behaviors like substance use, and what we as parents can do to help them navigate this challenging world.

In our last newsletter, the overwhelming majority of you asked for more information on Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). Whether it be addiction to cigarettes or vapes, nicotine is a powerful drug. Some find success using NRT to help them quit smoking or vaping. There are physicians in our area that will prescribe NRT to teens under the age of 18. Connecting with your child's pediatrician is a good place to start. Click on this linked photo and check out this video to learn more!

Greece CSD offers substance abuse prevention support to students and families in our district. If you are looking for more information or resources, our team is here to help.

Stephanie Rago, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator - stephanie.rago@greececsd.org

Katrina Smalline, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist - katrina.smalline@greececsd.org

Aimee Sokolowski, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist - aimee.sokolowski@greececsd.org